The recall covers products distributed between June 30 and July 7, 2026. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Kettle Cuisine began the recall after routine company testing produced a presumptive positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. The company said it had received no confirmed reports of illness linked to the affected soup kits as of the recall announcement.
Recalled Soup Kits Were Distributed Across 29 States
The recalled product is the Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit in a 14-ounce, or 397-gram, package. It is sold in a wrapped tray and can be identified by UPC 194346474004 and a best-by or use-by date of August 22, 2026.
According to the FDA, the affected kits were distributed to selected Walmart stores in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
KCRA reported that more than 3,000 kits were included in the action, with the FDA listing the exact quantity as 3,240 packs. The products were distributed during an eight-day period, from June 30 through July 7.
Kettle Cuisine, based in Savage, Maryland, said the investigation remains underway in coordination with the FDA. The agency’s notice was published on August 13, one day after the company announced the recall. Consumers are being advised not to eat, serve, sell or distribute the affected product. They should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA also said consumers should not rely on smell or appearance to determine whether the soup is safe.
Listeria Infection Can Cause Serious Illness in Higher-Risk Groups
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly among young children, frail or elderly people and individuals with weakened immune systems. Pregnant people also face specific risks because infection can cause miscarriage or stillbirth.
According to the FDA recall notice, healthy people may experience short–term symptoms including high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. More serious symptoms can include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
The FDA advises anyone who has eaten the recalled product and develops symptoms of listeriosis to contact a healthcare provider. Pregnant people who experience fever or other symptoms after possible exposure are also advised to seek medical attention promptly.
Consumers who handled the product are advised to wash their hands and clean and sanitize refrigerators, freezers, containers, utensils, countertops and other surfaces that may have come into contact with it. Kettle Cuisine said no confirmed illnesses had been associated with the recalled soup kits at the time of the announcement. Consumers with questions can contact the company’s hotline at 617-409-1104, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
